Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Computers in Libraries April 2008 Arlington, VA

Summary and Highlights of Computers in Libraries 2008View the links to youtube videos!

ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE This is the east coast version of Monterey's Internet Librarian Conference.

WHAT WERE THE BEST SESSIONS?I attended two sessions about Mobile Search and Mobile Trends. This is a major trend that will be hitting the scene within two years, (everyone having something like an iphone) and people will be getting their "ready reference" info via mobile phones, and that's just one of the many online conveniences to come.The Link is the power point of the session. Colleges are now creating websites that can be transformed into accessible formats by using software that is already available.

Collaborating with YouTubers to Enhance Library Instruction: presented by USF Librarian Susan Ariew. She worked with students to create YouTube videos concerning plagiarism, databases, and other library resources. The Chronicles of Libraria Defintely an activity to explore! Also, Video, YouTube, and Libraries: learned the techy parts about posting the videos on YouTube.

InfoTubey AwardsYouTube videos created by Libraries were selected for recognition. Some of these were very funny,(Submission by Allen County Public Library) but I'd rather spend my time on instructional videos.

Gaming and Gadgets Petting ZooI tried out the "Rock Band" game; saw the $100 Laptop; and affirmed the fact that we are way ahead of the game, because our students are now organizing the gaming events! See Don't Fear the Reaper and you'll see a short blip of me!

VendorsBrought back the OECD Factbook for Buzby's Economy class. Talked with a vendor who explained the process for digitizing newspapers. Jim and I have already come up with a plan to write a LSTA grant to pay UF to digitize everything pre-2005.

Keynote Speakers were the same as those at Internet Librarian Conference!

Monday, May 01, 2006

Summary and Highlights of OCLS Conference in Savannah, GA April 2006

WHERE & WHEN IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?This conference is held every two years in smaller cities like Savannah,Phoenix, Providence, and Cincinatti.WHO ATTENDS?Library directorsReference and Distant Learning LibrariansDistance Education CoordinatorsFacultyDeans of Instructional SupportAssociate Deans of Academic AdvisingAssistant Directors associated with distance learning

WHAT ARE THE TOPICS?Topics covered include:copyright issuesinnovations in instruction, electronic resourcs and technologysuccesses and failuressurvey of distance education trendsSee presentation titles at http://ocls.cmich.edu/conference/presentations.htm

WHAT WERE SOME OF THE BEST PRESENTATIONS?

Appalachian State University "faculty in Instructional Technology has built a virtual library to deliver research assistance within AppEdTech (a 3-D virtual teaching environment)." They loaded the software on my laptop, and gave me a special tour!

A University of Florida presenter explained how "an evaluation of distance learning sites and portals reveals that few libraries use a logo specific for distance learning. Creating a brand identity is a marketing element underutilized in promoting distance learning library services."

Library Director Hazel Davis presented a workshop on copyright best practices. This workshop was similar to what she has presented "for faculty members at all 10 institutions in her community college district who are teaching in the online or hybrid environment."

Issues were explored concerning Library Services for the PDA

Sample surveys were shared to determine what faculty want from the library for their distant learners.